Cruises-2012
Description
Russian Waterways Cruises - 2012 on m/s "Fiodor Panfiorov"
MOSCOW - ST.PETERSBURG, ST.PETERSBURG - MOSCOW
SCHEDULE:
12 days / 11 nights
Moscow - St.Petersburg
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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PORT OF CALL
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17.05
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07.06
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28.06
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19.07
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09.08
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30.08
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Friday
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MOW TRF
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Day 1
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18.05
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08.06
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29.06
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20.07
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10.08
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31.08
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Saturday
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MOW
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Day 2
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19.05
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09.06
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30.06
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21.07
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11.08
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01.09
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Sunday
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MOW DEP
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Day 3
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20.05
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10.06
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01.07
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22.07
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12.08
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02.09
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Monday
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OUGLICH
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Day 4
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21.05
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11.06
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02.07
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23.07
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13.08
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03.09
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Tuesday
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YAROSLAVL
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Day 5
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22.05
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12.06
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03.07
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24.07
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14.08
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04.09
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Wednesday
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GORUTSI
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Day 6
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23.05
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13.06
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04.07
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25.07
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15.08
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05.09
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Thursday
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KIZHI
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Day 7
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24.05
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14.06
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05.07
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26.07
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16.08
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06.09
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Friday
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GREEN STOP
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Day 8
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25.05
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15.06
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06.07
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27.07
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17.08
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07.09
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Saturday
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SPB ARR
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Day 9
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26.05
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16.06
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07.07
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28.07
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18.08
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08.09
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Sunday
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SPB
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Day 10
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27.05
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17.06
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08.07
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29.07
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19.08
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09.09
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Monday
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SPB
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Day 11
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28.05
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18.06
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09.07
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30.07
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20.08
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10.09
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Tuesday
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SPB TRF
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Day 12
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11 days / 10 nights
St.Petersburg - Moscow
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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DATE
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PORT OF CALL
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28.05
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18.06
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09.07
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30.07
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20.08
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10.09
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Tuesday
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SPB TRF
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Day 1
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29.05
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19.06
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10.07
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31.07
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221.08
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11.09
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Wednesday
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SPB
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Day 2
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30.05
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20.06
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11.07
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01.08
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22.08
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12.09
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Thursday
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SPB DEP
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Day 3
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31.05
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21.06
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12.07
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02.08
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23.08
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13.09
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Friday
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GREEN STOP
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Day 4
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01.06
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22.06
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13.07
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03.08
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254.08
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14.09
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Saturday
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KIZHI
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Day 5
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03.06
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23.06
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14.07
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04.08
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25.08
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15.09
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Sunday
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GORITSI
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Day 6
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03.06
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24.06
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15.07
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05.08
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26.08
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16.09
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Monday
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YAROSLAVL
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Day 7
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04.06
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25.06
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16.07
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06.08
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27.08
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17.09
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Tuesday
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OUGLICH
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Day 8
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05.06
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26.06
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17.07
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07.08
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28.08
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18.09
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Wednesday
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MOW ARR
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Day 9
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06.06
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27.06
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18.07
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08.08
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29.08
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19.09
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Thursday
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MOW
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Day 10
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07.06
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28.06
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19.07
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09.08
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30.08
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20.09
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Friday
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MOW TRF
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Day 11
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PRICES ARE PER PERSON:
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twin/double cabin
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10nights - $1,670, 11 nights - $1,837
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twin/double cabin with balcony
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10nights - $1,820, 11 nights - $2,002
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single cabin
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10nights - $2,400, 11 nights - $2,640
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Double cabin/sgl use
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10nights - $2,760, 11 nights - $3,036
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Double cabin/sgl use with balcony
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10nights - $2,940, 11 nights - $3,234
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Junior Suite Cabin Per Cabin
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10nights - $4,200, 11 nights - $4,620
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Suite cabin per cabin
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10nights - $5,100, 11 nights - $5,610
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MOSCOW - ST.PETERSBURG. 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS
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Day
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Location
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1
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Moscow. Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, dinner and overnight.
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2
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Moscow.Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Visit of Novodevichi Convent. Breakfast and dinner.
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3
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Moscow. Breakfast. Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch. Welcome cocktail, followed by dinner. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.
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4
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Uglich. Breakfast. Visit Kremlin and Cathedral of Transfiguration. Lunch and dinner on board. |
| 5 | Yaroslavl. Breakfast. City tour. Visit Monastery of Transfiguration and church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board. |
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Goritsy.Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
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7
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Kizhi.Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail.Breakfast, Lunch and dinner on board.
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8
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River Village. Arrival to the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
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9
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St. Petersburg.This morning after arrival in St. Petersburg, enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent.
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs beneath its 122-meter spire. Breakfast,Lunch, dinner on board.
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10
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St. Petersburg.This morning, visit the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Time at leisure, optional visits. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner on board.
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11
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St. Petersburg. This day free time to explore St. Petersburg on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Breakfast and dinner on board. |
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St. Petersburg. Breakfast on board.Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.
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ST.PETERSBURG - MOSCOW. 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS
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1
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St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg arrival, embarkation, dinner and overnight.
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2
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St. Petersburg. Breakfast. Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent.
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs beneath its 122-meter spire. Lunch and dinner on board.
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3
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St. Petersburg. Breakfast. This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard.
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4
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River Village. Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Captain’s cocktail followed by welcome dinner.
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5
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Kizhi. Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Breakfast,Lunch and dinner on board.
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6
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Goritsy. Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Breakfast,Lunch and dinner on board.
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7
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Yaroslavl. After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board. Lunch and dinner.
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8
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Uglich. Breakfast.Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration, and Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
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9
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Moscow. Arrival in Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Visit Novodevichi Convent. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
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10
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Moscow.Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner.
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11
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Moscow. Time to bid farewell to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your unforgettable journey through this fascinating land. Disembarkation.
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Please, note the itinerary is subject to change because of the weather conditions and the program is subject to change as it depends on museum workings hours
The price includes:
- Accommodations in all outside stateroom, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window- Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation
- Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
- Gala farewell Dinner aboard
- Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of cal
- English-speaking guide assistance
- Lectures on Russian History and Culture
- Russian language and songs lessons
- Nightly entertainment and dancing
- Daily aerobics
- Tour of the ship’s bridge
- Our cruise director and professional staff
- Visa support letter (if you process your visa with us)
- Cruise documents
The price does NOT include:
- Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage.
- Medical insurance
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Visas
- Visa support
- Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion.
- Private transfers
- Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.
NOTE:
- Air is available upon request. For more information, please call us.
- Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services (additional arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation, additional excursions, etc.) can also be arranged by us.
Conditions of payment
$500 WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING (Non refundable)
70 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CRUISE – FULL PAYMENT
Conditions of cancellation
Cancellation received 60-31 days prior to departure - 50% of the cruise price
Cancellation received less than 30 days prior to departure or failure to take the cruise without advising Russian National Group - No Refund.
If you accept a refund, you waive all other rights and remedies under applicable law. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Unused Features - We regret not being able to issue refunds for voluntary absences from itinerary services including but not limited to meals and/or sightseeing. Once cruise or tour program has commenced, there will be no refund for unused features or services, or any portion of cruise or tour not taken due to passenger's cancellation.
Technical characteristics:
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Length
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95,8 м
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Width
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14,3 м
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Passenger capacity
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150 pax
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Speed
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24 km/hr
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The ship constructed in Germany was fully renovated. All cabins onboard the ship are bigger than standard cabins on other ships of different projects, have shower cabin in WC, refrigerators, air condition.
The majority of cabins on boat and sun deck have their own balcony. All cabins on main, upper, boat and sun deck have 2 large picture windows, there are portholes in twin and double cabins on lower deck.
There are 2 restaurants, 2 bars, conference hall, reading salon, solarium on sun deck, first aid services. The capacity of the ship is 150 pax.
